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Coach Sean McVay congratulates players as they come off the field after the Rams scored a touchdown against Philadelphia on Sunday. The Rams made the playoffs five times in coach Sean McVay’s first seven seasons, qualifying three times by winning the NFC West and twice when finishing second. With six games left, including division matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, …

Rams coach Sean McVay hugs quarterback Matthew Stafford after their 27-24 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. After receiving bad news about player injuries the day after the first two games of the season, the Rams coach arrived at the team facility Monday confident but also wary. On Sunday, immediately following the Rams’ 27-24 …

Rams roundtable: Will 49ers sit their starters? Playoff date ahead in Detroit?

Rams coach Sean McVay must consider the circumstances of their season finale against the 49ers. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Dylan Hernández discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: Matthew Stafford aside, who do you think has made the biggest difference on the improving Rams’ offense this season — running back Kyren …

Rams roundtable: Who’s MVP of playoff run? 49ers finale a giant dilemma

Sean McVay prepares for 49ers and ‘phenomenal’ Christian McCaffrey

Running back Christian McCaffrey made his 49ers debut last week in a loss to the Chiefs. A week ago, the Rams envisioned running back Christian McCaffrey possibly making his Rams L.A. debut against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium, and Cam Akers perhaps playing for another NFL team. “He’s a phenomenal player,” McVay said of McCaffrey, adding, “You know …

Coach Sean McVay watches in dismay as the San Francisco 49ers get the best of his Rams again. That predictability was the undoing of the Rams on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium in a 24-9 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, who finished them off when Talanoa Hufanga leaped in front of a pass intended for Cooper Kupp and returned …

The Rams’ Tyler Higbee is upended by 49ers Emmanuel Moseley and Jaquiski Tartt in the first quarter, when the tight end injured his knee and did not return. Rams tight end Tyler Higbee suffered a sprained knee ligament in the NFC championship game victory over the San Francisco 49ers, and his status for the Super Bowl is uncertain, coach Sean …

Sean McVay watches the Rams warm up before facing the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 9. “You wanted to make sure we gave ourselves a chance as a team, that was my responsibility, and I didn’t come through there and I think that’s what is going to really sit in my gut.” Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, talks with head …